SynthesisJournal of neurology2026
Sleep disturbances in tension-type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
backgroundTension-type headache (TTH) is the most common primary headache, yet accompanying sleep disturbances have not been quantitatively synthesized.
methodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception to January 3, 2026, for observational studies reporting sleep outcomes in adults with TTH. The primary outcome was the prevalence of poor sleep quality assessed with the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). Pooled estimates were calculated using random-effects models. Study quality was assessed with Joanna Briggs Institute checklists.
resultsTwenty-seven studies were included. Pooled prevalence of poor sleep quality in TTH was 67% (95% CI 53-79%; I
conclusionsPoor subjective sleep quality is common in TTH, particularly among patients presenting to clinical settings, and is associated with depressive symptoms, with exploratory associations with headache burden, supporting consideration of sleep assessment in the clinical evaluation of TTH.
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